Same Planet, Different Worlds

Same Planet, Different Worlds
Author: John Duncanson
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2015-09-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1908336579

This book is for the Ministry of Defence Police constables whose professionalism, dedication and commitment was tested and proved beyond doubt, whilst seconded to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. After years of relative boredom and the humdrum of repetitive plodding behind Coulport's protective security fences, John Duncanson, and a selection of his fellow police officers, chose to temporarily rid themselves of the adopted tag 'glorified security guards' by volunteering for a United Nations peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo. Little did they know what waited for them as they stepped onto the tarmac at Pristina airport but they were soon to learn as they had to adapt to living on the same planet, but a totally different world...

The Armed Forces Bill

The Armed Forces Bill
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-03-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780215556820

The Committee was tasked by the House of Commons to scrutinise the Bill (Bill 22, session 2010-11, ISBN 9780215557469) which makes various changes to existing Military law. The Committee has taken evidence from a range of witnesses and made several visits to military establishments around the UK. The Report notes the complex debate surrounding the Military Covenant, and outlines the Committee's findings on a range of matters, including the work of the Service Complaints Commissioner for the Armed Forces.

Ministry of Defence Police

Ministry of Defence Police
Author: Ministry of Defence Police
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2002
Genre:
ISBN: 9780102916645

The role of the Ministry of Defence Police is apply civil police training and constabulary powers to combat the principal risks of crime and disorder faced by the Ministry of Defence. This annual report and accounts covers the work of the agency for the period 2001-02, and topics considered include: key targets and performance indicators; training and personnel matters; operational issues and crime statistics. Events during the year include the quinquennial agency review and the passing of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.